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theblackstepford's review against another edition
challenging
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I, generally, really enjoy the works of this author, so I think this. Ok was just a miss for me. There was so much time spent in the past for the characters, the latter chapters seemed rushed, I was not the biggest fan of the FMC. It was just a lot. I have read more than a few A. House novels and this, by far, is my least favorite.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, and Abandonment
Minor: Self harm, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
stephbeaudoin20's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Holding by Alexandria House
Content warnings: death of a parent, death of a twin sibling.
This is my second time reading this book and it won't be my last. I love Krystle and Ford.
I finished Holding in one day. I loved it! I've been waiting to review it because my migraine disease is flaring and I wanted to write an awesome review. Well sometimes Chronic Illness will not let up. So here is an OK review for an amazing book.
Things I am here for:
Authentic Bipolar representation. End the stigma around mental health.
True love that started as kids.
Finding your way back to each other.
All Black Hockey team! Ownership, Management, Roster!
Iguana children
Snarky hilarious parents
Love is not transactional. And bipolar people deserve to be loved as they are.
This is my sixth book for #23for23
I originally posted this as being for #24for24, but I'm going to switch it to #ReadDisabled2024 prompt for a book where the main character has a mental illness. Krystle’s bipolar disorder is a large part of this story, and it's important to read about.
Content warnings: death of a parent, death of a twin sibling.
This is my second time reading this book and it won't be my last. I love Krystle and Ford.
I finished Holding in one day. I loved it! I've been waiting to review it because my migraine disease is flaring and I wanted to write an awesome review. Well sometimes Chronic Illness will not let up. So here is an OK review for an amazing book.
Things I am here for:
Authentic Bipolar representation. End the stigma around mental health.
True love that started as kids.
Finding your way back to each other.
All Black Hockey team! Ownership, Management, Roster!
Iguana children
Snarky hilarious parents
Love is not transactional. And bipolar people deserve to be loved as they are.
This is my sixth book for #23for23
I originally posted this as being for #24for24, but I'm going to switch it to #ReadDisabled2024 prompt for a book where the main character has a mental illness. Krystle’s bipolar disorder is a large part of this story, and it's important to read about.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Mental illness
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